Creating safer connections to Helensburgh Train Station

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As part of Council’s commitment to improving road safety and transport connectivity, we are proposing to improve the pedestrian links around Helensburgh Train Station, at Wilsons Creek Road and Tunnel Road.  

Why are we doing this project? 

This project is part of Transport for NSWs Transport Integration and Placemaking program to improve access around selected train stations across our city. These improvements are aimed to make your journey to catch the train a safer one. 

What is being proposed?

The draft concept designs include:

  • Improvements to the footpath along Wilsons Creek Road.
  • A new pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Tunnel Road and Parkes Street.

What do you think? Have we got it right?

We have created an online survey where you can see the draft concept designs in detail and share your thoughts.

You can share your thoughts in other ways which include:

  • Complete a hard-copy survey at Helensburgh Library
  • Email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
  • Call 4227 7111
  • Write to Engagement - Locked Bag 8821 Wollongong NSW 2500

How will community feedback be used and what are the next steps?

In this first phase, we’re asking for your feedback on our draft concept designs. We’re interested to hear your local knowledge and ideas.

In the second phase, we will check back in with the community to finalise the detailed designs and take any last comments before we start construction.

Construction is planned for 2025/2026 financial year.

Have questions?

You can give us a call on 4227 7111 to speak with the Engagement Team, or email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au and we will get back to you.

Feedback on the draft concept designs close 25 September 2024.


Let's Chat Helensburgh!

Council is currently working on several projects for the Helensburgh community. We recently announced the location for the new Community Centre & Library and have an update on the ongoing flood recovery works on Tunnel Road.


We’d also like your input into the following proposals, so we’re planning to hold two pop-up sessions where you can chat with us about what’s happening and share your feedback:

  • Options for Helensburgh Cemetery entrance portico
  • Creating Safer Connections Around Helensburgh Train Station
  • Fees and Charges for Community Centre Rooms 2024/25

Drop by the Council marquees we’ll have set up in Charles Harper Park on:

  • Wednesday 4 September, between 2pm and 5pm
  • Saturday 7 September, between 10am and 1pm

Accessibility and language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your feedback.

As part of Council’s commitment to improving road safety and transport connectivity, we are proposing to improve the pedestrian links around Helensburgh Train Station, at Wilsons Creek Road and Tunnel Road.  

Why are we doing this project? 

This project is part of Transport for NSWs Transport Integration and Placemaking program to improve access around selected train stations across our city. These improvements are aimed to make your journey to catch the train a safer one. 

What is being proposed?

The draft concept designs include:

  • Improvements to the footpath along Wilsons Creek Road.
  • A new pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Tunnel Road and Parkes Street.

What do you think? Have we got it right?

We have created an online survey where you can see the draft concept designs in detail and share your thoughts.

You can share your thoughts in other ways which include:

  • Complete a hard-copy survey at Helensburgh Library
  • Email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
  • Call 4227 7111
  • Write to Engagement - Locked Bag 8821 Wollongong NSW 2500

How will community feedback be used and what are the next steps?

In this first phase, we’re asking for your feedback on our draft concept designs. We’re interested to hear your local knowledge and ideas.

In the second phase, we will check back in with the community to finalise the detailed designs and take any last comments before we start construction.

Construction is planned for 2025/2026 financial year.

Have questions?

You can give us a call on 4227 7111 to speak with the Engagement Team, or email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au and we will get back to you.

Feedback on the draft concept designs close 25 September 2024.


Let's Chat Helensburgh!

Council is currently working on several projects for the Helensburgh community. We recently announced the location for the new Community Centre & Library and have an update on the ongoing flood recovery works on Tunnel Road.


We’d also like your input into the following proposals, so we’re planning to hold two pop-up sessions where you can chat with us about what’s happening and share your feedback:

  • Options for Helensburgh Cemetery entrance portico
  • Creating Safer Connections Around Helensburgh Train Station
  • Fees and Charges for Community Centre Rooms 2024/25

Drop by the Council marquees we’ll have set up in Charles Harper Park on:

  • Wednesday 4 September, between 2pm and 5pm
  • Saturday 7 September, between 10am and 1pm

Accessibility and language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your feedback.

  • Share your thoughts on proposed changes to Tunnel Road and Wilsons Creek Road, Helensburgh

    Wilsons Creek Road / Parkes Road has relatively high levels of pedestrian traffic connecting the Helensburgh community to the train line and Helensburgh Station. 

    The intersection of Wilsons Creek Road, Parkes Street and Tunnel Road forces pedestrians to cross a relatively long width of road whilst viewing several directions at the one-time during crossing. The current crossing design provides little protection for pedestrians. 

    The pedestrian upgrade works at this location will involve the installation of a pedestrian refuge to improve pedestrian safety. Pedestrians will be able to 'break' their crossing movements into two sections subsequently reducing crossing length. The pedestrian refuge will also provide pedestrian protection in the middle of the road.

    We are proposing

    • Improvements to the footpath along Wilsons Creek Road.
    • Installing a new pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Tunnel Road and Parkes Street. 

    What do you think? Complete the survey to share your thoughts.

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